What are the responsibilities and job description for the Van Driver - 11:30 am to 4:30 pm position at Pleasant Grove Joint Union School District?
Our van transports students with disabilities to programs in Yuba City. The Pleasant Grove Joint Union School District, located in rural south Sutter County, serves approximately 160 students in grades TK-8. Our student body is comprised of approximately 64% inter-district transfer students who come to us by choice due to our reputation for achievement and behavioral expectations. We accept all types of students for enrollment: students with behavioral problems, special education needs, or those who receive Title I services. The percentage of students who qualify for free and reduced breakfast and lunch is 39.13% currently. Our EL population is less than 6%.
The Pleasant Grove Joint Union School District (PGJUSD) has a rich history, traditional values, and progressive practices. As a learning community, we ardently believe failure is not an option and support our beliefs by putting effective practices into place. We are the only school in the Pleasant Grove School District. The school began serving students of the rural farming communities of South Sutter County in the mid 1800's, and many of our students’ parents and grandparents, and even some of our current staff members, attended school here. We enjoy the many benefits of being a central part of a close knit, multigenerational farming community. Although we have strong roots in the past, we are a forward thinking, high quality school. Pleasant Grove students and staff all work hard and expect a lot of each other. We provide a unique educational experience, and everyone performs their best, no matter what their role.
We value strong, fundamental, standards-based education while employing innovative, engaging teaching techniques to meet the variety of learning needs and styles we encounter. We received Distinguished School Awards in 2008 and 2014 and a Title I Award in 2014. In 2016 we received the Gold Ribbon and Title I Awards. Never content to rest on our laurels, Pleasant Grove School continues to maintain a reputation of uncompromised commitment to academic growth.
Our vision is one of excellence in action and continuous learning, for all of us! We are not a complacent community of learners: everyone from community members to Board of Trustees to our custodians and bus drivers are integral to our success. We have partnerships with community groups such as 4-H, Kiwanis Club, and the local fire department who provide services for our students. Our parents are very supportive of and involved in our school as Parents' Club members and cl Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent; possess a current driver's license with a clean DMV record; pass initial and random drug screening; read and write English; and any other requirements by law or regulation.
Salary : $21 - $37